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Cobalt Velvet Bright#114DC5
Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
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Cobalt Velvet Bright vs Scarlet Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #114DC5 and #C52011 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Bright
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#114DC5
HEX
#C52011
rgb(17, 77, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 32, 17)
hsl(220, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
220°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #114DC5, #C52011);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Velvet Bright
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Scarlet Velvet Bright
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